Tai Tokerau Trades Training Bi-Monthly Newsletter -
November-December 2022
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Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai! |
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Tēnā Koutou Katoa.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training would like to thank you all for your hard work guiding our Taitamariki this year! We would also like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the holiday season, eat lots of yummy food, share time with your loved ones and be safe!
2022 has been an interesting year, to say the least! With many challenges and obstacles this year we have all had to get creative in our own ways, and we would like to applaud you all on your efforts! Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.
We would like to thank all those who attended, hosted and supported our events this year and all those who made full use of our services. We look forward to working with you all again in 2023!!
We now look towards the New Year. With a new year comes new trials, new experiences and new opportunities to learn and grow.
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EEB Team Highlight of the year |
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Regan (left): This year, I have met many new faces from different backgrounds. My highlight of the year has been facilitating our Employability Programme and Pathways Presentation to many Ākonga. I have loved meeting these young people and seeing their faces brighten, and their eyes widen when they discover something about themselves. Seeing these ākonga discover talents they didn’t know they possessed and gaining new ideas about their futures! It brings me so much joy sharing my knowledge with these Taitamariki and helping them realise that there are so many possible pathways out there, and helping them understand that if they put in the work and effort, they can chase their dreams no matter what they are!
''It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be'' - Albus Dumbledore
Awhina (middle): It has been an absolute pleasure cruising around the beautiful Te Tai Tokerau to serve the 39 secondary schools we have here in the north, bringing vocational pathways exploration, exposure, and resources to taitamariki. My personal highlight will have to be visiting some of our more remote rural Kura and building strong relationships that build solid support systems for their ākonga and future ākonga.
Keali'i (Right): I joined the EEB team in July and have enjoyed all aspects to do with the job. My highlight would be the opportunity to travel the north and recognise the talent that we have up here. There is much talent in the north, and we need to get the right resources to give our people a chance. I am looking forward to 2023 and excited to bring some of those resources to our people.
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2022 has been a successful year for us in the Education to Employment Brokerage team (EEB). The previous year we had to deal with covid and other significant barriers that halted the progress of our services. However, with perseverance and a passion for our kaupapa, we were able to overcome these barriers to deliver and support events throughout the Northland Region.
Our pathways presentations focus on educating junior students about different pathways on the vocational wheel and teach the importance of subject selection for their senior years. This year we saw “lightbulb moments” where students realised they have skills, hidden passions and a global possibility. Our highlight would be the opportunity to connect with rural schools and deliver the presentation to them; Te Kura Taumata ō Pangaru, Ruawai College, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ō Pukemiro and Whangaroa College.
Our Employability Programme focuses on teaching students the importance of ”soft skills” in the workplace and how employers see these skills as, if not more important than, technical skills. We teach skills like; communication, interview skills, teamwork, etc. Throughout this year, we have seen students grow in confidence and understand what it means to be a good employer. We spend a lot of time in schools while delivering the employability programme. Our Highlight is the connections built because of this time. We see first-hand students grow in knowledge, confidence and preparation for the working world.
Our multi-school events, or “Tools of the Trade”, brings several industries to a school/Kura where they share with students what they do daily; this is an opportunity for students to meet and ask industries about their job. This event brings in other schools from the local area, and they have to opportunity to connect. The Highlight is that students learn about different industries they haven't heard of, expand their knowledge and grow excited towards their working future. Special mention to Kamo High School and Te Kura Kaupapa Maōri ō Pukemiro for hosting our events.
Our ultimate highlight is connecting with students and learning about their passions and desires for their future; we enjoyed connecting with all schools/Kura throughout the north and hopefully can continue our mahi moving onto 2023.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training has had a successful year, and we would like to thank all the schools/kura for having us in and teaching their students.
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GATEWAY / SCHOOL RESOURCES |
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The BCITO Gateway programme involves both theory learning and practical application. Theory is done in the classroom and is reinforced with onsite work experience.
The BCITO offers the following services:
- signing your Gateway students into a BCITO Gateway Support and Assessment MOU
- providing learning and assessment resources
- assessing unit standards
- assisting you in getting to know your local industry employers
- helping students make career decisions
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- introducing students to prospective employers when they leave school
- providing appropriate building and construction information for careers advisors
- assisting you with the consent-to-assess processes
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Tradie life is all about working hard with your mates and creating things you can be proud of.
There'll be early starts and some mucking in. Put in the hard yards and you'll earn good money as a qualified professional. You'll also get the opportunity to progress your career.
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Unlock Opportunities for our tai tamariki |
Choosing a vocational education and training programme can help prepare your children or students for a bright future.
It can unlock opportunities in their chosen field and allow them to earn while they learn.
The support of whānau and educators is vital to give learners the confidence to make their choice, so consider exploring their options with them.
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There are funding options available that can make vocational education and training possible for akonga. Check out the link below. |
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Careerforce offers a range of programmes to help high school students and school leavers take their first steps towards a career pathway in health and wellbeing.
Our sectors cover aged care, cleaning, disability support, mental health and addiction support, primary and secondary healthcare, social and community services and youth work
Careerforce has added a suite of targeted Foundation packages to its Gateway options for high schools. Visit the link below to explore.
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Fairview Education Services |
FEDS is an accredited training provider based at Fairview Motors, Hamilton. FEDS core business is the provision of distance learning materials and the delivery of full time automotive training.
FEDS supplies automotive student workbooks and assessments to over 200 schools and training providers throughout New Zealand. The FEDS team have established a strong reputation for providing student friendly and level appropriate resources backed up with excellent customer service.
Providers that purchase FEDS workbooks are given access to the secure area of FEDS website where assessment materials, answer banks and literacy tasks can be downloaded.
To login providers need to contact the FEDS office to receive a password.
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ServiceIQ offers a wide range of great Gateway training that helps students gain skills, experience, and kick-start a career in the services industry when they leave school. They’ll also gain unit standards and make professional contacts that can help open doors to a wide range of jobs and careers in aviation, tourism, hospitality and retail service.
The ultimate role could be a chef, retail supervisor, store manager, pilot, tour guide, travel consultant, restaurant food and beverage manager, aeronautical engineer, airport operations manager, air traffic controller, hotel manager, warehouse or retail distribution manager, tourism operator, and many more.
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There are two types of Gateway training available: Readymade by ServiceIQ, and DIY where your school's Gateway Coordinators select the best ServiceIQ products to create tailor-made learning programmes for students. The DIY option is especially helpful for students who aspire to be cooks, chefs, or build a career in New Zealand’s tourism industry.
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Fulton Hogan
Start your career with Fulton Hogan - School Leavers
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Why join Fulton Hogan? You've probably seen them on the roads and building sites in cities, towns and locations around New Zealand. They are pretty big and still growing, but they are still family orientated, diverse, and respectful and stay true to their company values and culture.
Start with Fulton Hogan straight out of high school as a general hand and then take one of seven career pathways and work your way up.
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Successful career pathway
Kenny Brown joined Fulton Hogan as a general hand in 2003, aged 16 and has worked his way up to now being a Forman at Fulton Hogans Civil division based in Christchurch. He has completed several qualifications and is one of the first employees to gain a New Zealand Civil Trade Certificate with Connexis, which formalised the skills and experience he's gained while working.
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Launched in 2014, Young Plumbers is focused on upskilling, engaging and supporting the next generation of plumbers, gas fitters and drainlayers. It’s no secret, a large proportion of the Plumbing industry is set to retire in the coming decade so now’s the time to put your hand up as one of our future leaders and get to know the industry at a deeper level. Plumbing World, Young Plumbers is focused on future-proofing the NZ plumbing industry |
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Your local Plumbing World team runs Young Plumbers training and social events for all tradespeople of all skill levels. Members benefit from
- Supplier Product Training and Up-Skilling
- Industry talks
- Social Activity and Events
- Skills Challenges
- Business Advice and Information
All we’re looking for is a good attitude and a desire to get involved in the future of the industry.
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Established in 1991, and 100% owned by Master Electricians, Etco is Aotearoa's leading provider of electrical apprentices and training.
Etco can help you get into an apprenticeship in two ways:
You can apply for employment with them as an Etco apprentice and they will support you in all aspects of your apprenticeship and your personal journey, or Etco can help you find employment as an apprentice with an independent employer. If you choose this path, you can still come to Etco for your night classes and block course training, and we will visit you and support your on-job learning.
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There are so many career options after you finish an electrical apprenticeship such as
- Engineering
- Solar and Wind Energy Specialists
- Marine Electricians
- Line Mechanics
- Estimators
- And so much more!
For more information check out the Etco website!
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Sport Northland serves over 180,000 people, including a region with three district councils, one regional council, 34 secondary schools, 132 primary schools, 46 regional sports organisations, and over 600 sports and recreation clubs.
Sport Northland’s core purpose is ‘Enriching lives through play, active recreation and sport’. However, its core business is the achievement of Sport NZ outcomes; Sport Northland endeavours to encourage people into play, active recreation and sport through all its areas of operation.
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Sport Northland Internship is an unpaid work experience programme that offers passionate, self-directed tertiary students and graduates the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience to complement their chosen career pathway within the sport sector of Northland.
Intern opportunities are available through the following areas: Event Management, Exercise Prescription/Fitness Floor, Facility Management, Swim for Life and Green Prescription.
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Additional Industry Info & Events |
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Homepage :: Careers New Zealand
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Career Checker
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No fees for BCITO Apprenticeships
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Plan your career
Get in touch with us for career information. We are here from 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with the exception of Wednesday when we are here from 9.30am to 5pm. We are closed on all public holidays, including Wellington Anniversary.
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www.careers.govt.nz
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